An investigation into the use of a journal club for evidence-based practice

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 13, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 311-316

  McQueen, Jean ^a   Miller, Claire ^a   Nivison, Catherine ^a   Husband, Vicki ^a  

^a SOUTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Clinical effectiveness; Evidence based practice; Journal clubs; Occupational therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 84929848417     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2006.13.7.21407     Document Type: Article

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